The misfortunes of Luther Vandross

 Supertalented singer and music icon Luther Vandross (1951-2005) died at a young age.He was a very successful singer,songwriter and record producer.

                     He was born in Manhattan,New York city and died in New Jersey.His father was an unpholsterer and singer;his father died of diabeteswhen Luther was only eight years old.Luther's mother was a nurse.

                       All of Luther's three older siblings predeceased him due to diabetes and asthma.Luther Vandross was never married and had no children.